Who was the first Social Democratic Prime Minister of Sweden?
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Hjalmar Branting
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Hjalmar Branting was the first Social Democratic Prime Minister of Sweden, holding office from 1920 to 1921 and from 1921 to 1923. He was also a leading figure in the Swedish Social Democratic Labour Party and the Second International. Branting was a strong advocate for social justice and equality, and he played a key role in the development of the Swedish welfare state.
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